There’s no pins, no prepayments and no registration is needed. Just make a note of the ‘dial-around’ access number, 08700 477 477,and use it whenever you need to make an overseas call.

Be sure to check the list of inclusive calls packages:

BT offer call packages such as Unlimited Anytime Calls, that can be found here.

EE pay monthly and small business customers can buy an add-on for £6 a month that gives 200 minutes to call numbers that begin 084 and 087 by texting 08MIN200to150. More can be found about EE’s deal here.

Sky Talk offer inclusive call packages such as Sky Talk Anytime Extra, more can be found here.

Virgin Media offer inclusive call packages such as Talk More Anytime, more can be found here.

Vodafone pay monthly customers can get 300 minutes to 0870 numbers for £2.50 a month by texting NONGEOto 97886. See full details of Vodafone’s bundle deals here.

Calling 08700 477 477 costs 12p per minute (plus your phone provider’s access charge) should you not have inclusive calls. Please check with your provider that calls to 0870 numbers are included in your package.